Uzma Jalaluddin loves her Instant Pot but is no longer buying 'things' | Toronto Star

Every once in a while I get caught in a wave of optimistic shopping. I start to think my life really will be better, if only I had an ice cream maker/slow cooker/Le Creuset dish set. It isn't until credit card digits are surrendered that I remember I don't like to cook, or learn how to use new gadgets.

How board games became fun: Samosas and Maple Syrup | Toronto Star

It's the last leg of our two-week trip to the U.S, and we're in Atlanta to visit family: my aunt, uncle, seven cousins and one cousin-in-law. After 10 days on the road, we are in dire need of home cooking and free babysitting. Out of all the cities we have visited, Atlanta feels the most like Toronto.

Taking my kids to the Grand Canyon was worth it: Jalaluddin | Toronto Star

All I want from my family vacation is to see the Grand Canyon. I'm just worried my kids will ruin it for me. They won't mean to ruin the experience, of course. They're just kids - easily bored, constantly hungry and in need of restrooms at awkward moments, like at the bottom of the world famous canyon I've been waiting my whole life to see.